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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute on a rebound yielded by backup Belgium goalkeeper …
Nats star Ryan Zimmerman's AP diary: Baseball was unlucky
EDITOR’S NOTE: Ryan Zimmerman is a two-time All-Star infielder who has played 15 years in the majors, all with the Washington Nationals. He holds most of the team’s career hitting records, and his two homers and se…
Pegula focused on efficiency; staying on as Sabres President
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Kim Pegula is staying on as Buffalo Sabres president with a continued focus on making the small-market franchise economically sustainable, while in the face of criticism the team has been misma…
FA Cup final named after Prince William's mental health push
The pandemic-delayed FA Cup final will be named after a mental health initiative spearheaded by Prince William.
Floyd death spurs action in Minn. sports for societal change
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Eric Kendricks
Pistons slipped in 2019-20, then took steps toward a rebuild
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons finally broke up their trio of Blake Griffin, Andre Drummond and Reggie Jackson.
Premier League players won't need to wear masks at stadiums
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Premier League players will not need to wear face masks arriving at stadiums, in dressing rooms or on the substitutes' bench when the competition's 100-day coronavirus shutdown ends next …
NFL to spend $250 million on social justice initiatives
The NFL is committing $250 million over 10 years to social justice initiatives, targeting what it calls “systemic racism” and supporting “the battle against the ongoing and historic injustices faced by African Amer…
Reno university wants to bring Kaepernick back to campus
RENO, Nev. (AP) — The University of Nevada, Reno has announced plans to bring Colin Kaepernick back to campus and craft policies to make the campus a better place for black students, faculty and staff following the…
Jordan talks to Hornets about being uncomfortable, winning
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Michael Jordan helped build the Chicago Bulls into a winner as a player.
Cubs take local star Ed Howard with 1st-round draft pick
CHICAGO (AP) — Ed Howard lost his senior season because of the coronavirus pandemic. Prom was canceled. Same for graduation at Mount Carmel High School on Chicago’s South Side.
Bills QB Allen stays busy despite pandemic restrictions
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen has hardly spent this coronavirus pandemic-altered offseason in self-isolation.
In Torkelson, Tigers could have hitting prospect they need
DETROIT (AP) — An ace right-hander and a slugging corner infielder.
EA Sports in the game with Premier League and La Liga
When EA Sports came up with its longtime slogan, “It’s in the game,” no one thought it would apply to what was literally happening on the field.
NHL camps to open July 10 if league, players agree to resume
The NHL and NHL Players' Association gave the go-ahead Thursday for teams to open training camp on July 10 in the next step forward toward completing the pandemic-delayed season.
Tigers load up with more college bats on Day 2 of MLB draft
NEW YORK (AP) — The Detroit Tigers took a few more big swings at rebuilding their lineup.